Business Analyst I

001 BlueCross and BlueShield of South Carolina; Columbia (SC); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Subsidized health plans

401k with company match

Life Insurance

PTO

On-site cafeterias

Education Assistance

Service Recognition

National discounts

Job summary

BlueCross BlueShield of South Carolina seeks a detail‑oriented professional to assist in defining system scope and conducting business analyses. You will learn to test, document processes, and support system changes under guidance, working with management and operations teams.

The role emphasizes collaboration, data analysis, and preparing written communications on business changes, with an onsite work environment in Columbia, SC.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or 4 years related work experience OR Associate's degree with 2 years related work experience.
• Basic knowledge of business systems concepts and strong teamwork and communication skills.
• Ability to analyze, organize, and solve problems and understand project impacts on business processes.

Responsibilities

• Understand major operations and functions within supported areas.
• Review system enhancements and update reference files based on customer requests.
• Document problems and assist in resolution; prepare reports and test data.
• Learn and define business requirements, perform tests, and support small projects.
• Communicate workflow procedures to management and staff.

Skills

Teamwork

Communication

Interpersonal skills

Analytical skills

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Microsoft Office

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Outlook

RUMBA

Job description

Summary Why should you join the BlueCross BlueShield of South Carolina family of companies? Other companies come and go, but we've been part of the national landscape for more than seven decades, with our roots firmly embedded in the South Carolina community. We are the largest insurance company in South Carolina and much more. We are one of the nation's leading administrators of government contracts. We operate one of the most sophisticated data processing centers in the Southeast. We also have a diverse family of subsidiary companies, allowing us to build on various business strengths. We deliver outstanding service to our customers. If you are dedicated to the same philosophy, consider joining our team!

Position Purpose:

Assists in formulating and defining systems scope and objectives using research and basic understanding of business systems and industry requirements. Learns to conduct business process analyses, needs assessments and cost/benefits analyses for aligning operations solutions with business initiatives. Provides assistance in testing efforts and may provide security administration to application supported by area when the appropriate written and approved request is received.

Location:

This position is full-time (40-hours/week) Monday-Friday in a typical office environment. You will work an 8-hour shift scheduled during our normal business hours of 8:00AM-4:30PM. It may be necessary, given the business need to work occasional overtime. This position is onsite at 4101 Percival Road Columbia SC 29229.

Sponsorship:

This position is not eligible for sponsorship now or in the future.

What You’ll Do:

Obtains a detailed understanding of the major operations and functions in effect within the areas being supported. Reviews basic system enhancements/upgrades to determine applicability of customer file modification requirements. Following clearly defined procedures, assists in facilitating timely and accurate updates to reference files based on customer requests. Documents system problems and assists in their resolution. Reviews and completes various daily reports to ensure system is performing as expected. Prepares written reports and analysis, including recommendations pertaining to system functionality and testing progress. Prepares and reviews test data, test plans and test matrices for system changes. Develops test matrices to accurately reflect changes and detail expected outcome. Executes test cases and evaluates test results for errors. Reports problems through appropriate channels and suggests corrections for a successful implementation. Under the guidance of an advanced business analyst or manager, learns to define business requirements, perform tests, and may lead small projects. Learns how to prepare and review data for analysis in order to evaluate the activities, performance and systems within a specific area for standards and workflow simplification. Communicates with management and departmental personnel to document workflow procedures. Assists in preparing verbal and written communication about business changes with management or other staff members. Functions as liaison between the operations testers and information systems to facilitate communications. In addition, assists customer testers with issues that arise during projects.

To Qualify For This Position, You'll Need:

Required Education: Bachelor's degree Degree Equivalency: 4 years job related work experience OR Associate's AND 2 years job related work experience. Required Skills and Abilities: Basic knowledge of business support and systems concepts. Strong teamwork, communication, and interpersonal skills. Good analytical and conceptual skills. Good organizational and problem-solving abilities. Understands how projects and implementations affect an organization and is able to link it to business processes. Required Software and Tools: Microsoft Office. We Prefer That You Have The Following: Preferred Software and Other Tools: Microsoft Excel, RUMBA, Microsoft Outlook.

Our Comprehensive Benefits Package Includes The Following:

• Subsidized health plans, dental and vision coverage
• 401k retirement savings plan with company match
• Life Insurance
• Paid Time Off (PTO)
• On-site cafeterias and fitness centers in major locations
• Education Assistance
• Service Recognition
• National discounts to movies, theaters, zoos, theme parks and more

What We Can Do for You:

We understand the value of a diverse and inclusive workplace and strive to be an employer where employees across all spectrums have the opportunity to develop their skills, advance their careers and contribute their unique abilities to the growth of our company.

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement:

BlueCross BlueShield of South Carolina and our subsidiary companies maintain a continuing policy of nondiscrimination in employment to promote employment opportunities for persons regardless of age, race, color, national origin, sex, religion, veteran status, disability, weight, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any other legally protected status. Additionally, as a federal contractor, the company maintains affirmative action programs to promote employment opportunities for individuals with disabilities and protected veterans. It is our policy to provide equal opportunities in all phases of the employment process and to comply with applicable federal, state and local laws and regulations. We are committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities, pregnant individuals, individuals with pregnancy-related conditions, and individuals needing accommodations for sincerely held religious beliefs, provided that those accommodations do not impose an undue hardship on the Company. If you need special assistance or an accommodation while seeking employment, please email [e-mail] or call 800-288-2227, ext. 47480 with the nature of your request. We will make a determination regarding your request for reasonable accommodation on a case-by-case basis. We participate in E-Verify and comply with the Pay Transparency Nondiscrimination Provision. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Veterans Welcome!

BlueCross is a strong supporter of our veterans, and many service men and women have joined our ranks. We've found the dedication, work ethic and job skills that serve well in the military excel in many of our lines of business, and we proudly have veterans filling positions in Human Resources, Information Technology, Customer Service, Operations, General Services and more. Through our government contracts, we also have employees serving at Shaw Air Force Base, the Naval Health Clinic in Charleston, the Naval Hospital in Beaufort and in our hometown of Columbia, S.C., at Ft. Jackson. If you are a full-time employee in the National Guard or Reserves, we will even cover the difference in your pay if you are called to active duty.